L0623 - Caseworker I

TITLE: L0623 – Caseworker I

ADDRESS: Susquehanna County Services for Children & Youth

75 Public Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801

TYPE OF JOB: Civil Service/Local County Government

HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM , Monday through Friday

RATE: $17.50/Hour

This is a Civil Service full time position. Starting salary for a Caseworker I is $17.50 per hour; $36,400.00 per year. Duties include participation in formal and informal training programs which provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, and applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules and regulations governing the operation of the agency. Performs a variety of entry level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth and families, people who are mentally disabled, people who are physically challenged, and others. Employee works under close supervision of the Caseworker Supervisor or Agency Director and employee is reviewed through individual and group conferences. Employee performs other related work as required.

Applicant must be willing to take and pass the State Civil Service test for Caseworker I.

Additional information about the testing may be found at www.scsc.state.pa.gov

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

OR

Two years of experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences.

OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social

sciences AND one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.

RECRUITMENT METHOD(S):

Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

· Civil Service Lists of Promotion Without Examination

· Transfer of Reassignment

· Voluntary Demotion or Reinstatement

ELIGIBILITY – ALL CANDIDATES:

1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job:

Ability to maintain and complete records.

Ability to read, write and perform simple arithmetic.

Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with

associates and the public

2. Be a resident of Pennsylvania.

3. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Services rules.

HOW TO APPLY – ALL CANDIDATES:

If interested in applying by mail, please send letter of intent and resumé to:

Susquehanna County Services for Children and Youth, 75 Public Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801 or hand deliver to Michelle R. Graziano, MSW, Director, SCSCY, 75 Public Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montrose, PA 18801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,400